Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
