Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
