Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
