Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid 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 Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
