Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
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 touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
