Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
