Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving 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 personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
