Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 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 secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
