Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
