Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot 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 twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
