Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
