Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
