Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
