Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score 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 Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
