Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
