Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
