Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
