Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
