Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
