Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.