Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
