Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
