Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.