Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
