Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, 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 game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid 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 converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
