Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
