Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
