Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
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 outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
