Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, 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 game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
