Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
