Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot 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 straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
