Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
