Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
