Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
