Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
