Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
