Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
