Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
