Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
