Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
