Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, 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 booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
