Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
