Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
