Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback 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 overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.