Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles 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 have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
