Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
