Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
