Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot 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 division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh 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 touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
