Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
