Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
