Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
