Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching 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 Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
