Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
