Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.