Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
