Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
