Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.