Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
