Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
