Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
