Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
