Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
