Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching 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 victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
