Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up 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 Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
