Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
