Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard 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 Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
