Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
