Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
