Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.