Seahawks Punch 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 stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to 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 Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
