Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
