Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying 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 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
