Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
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 scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
