Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
