Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling 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 Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight 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 hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
