Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
