Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
