Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
