Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
