Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point 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 Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
