Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope 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 TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
