Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.