Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
