Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.