Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
