Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
