Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight 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 play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
