Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
