Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
