Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided 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 sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
