Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
