Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
