Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
