Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
