Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
