Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
