Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
