Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
