Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
