Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
