Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
