Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
