Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
