Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
