Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
