Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
