Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
