Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
