Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
