Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive 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 division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.