Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
