Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
