Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
