Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
