Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles 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 Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
