Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot 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 straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff 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 Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
