Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.