Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 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 secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
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 score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
