Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
