Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
