Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.