Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
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 Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
