Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
