Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive 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 hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.