Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make 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 the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
