Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
