Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end 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 sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
