Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 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 Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
