Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, 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 Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
