Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
