Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
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 play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
