Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive 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 Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
