Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
