Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
