Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
