Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
