Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up 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 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
