Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run 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 Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
