Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
