Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
