Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
