Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
