Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
