Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.