Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
