Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return 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, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
