Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
