Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point 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 post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
