Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
