Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
