Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
