Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
