Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
