Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, 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 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
