Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
