Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
