Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
