Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
