Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
