Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by 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 Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
