Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial 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 Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 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, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
