Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited 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 second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
