Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
