Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
