Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.