Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.