Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.