Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
