Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake 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 Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.