Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from 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 AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
