Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
