Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver 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 touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
