Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
