Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
