Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
