Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
