Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
