Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
