Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD 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 Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
