Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
