Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced 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.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
