Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
