Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying 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 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
