Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team 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 twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
