Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
