Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
