Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
