Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
