Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
