Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
