Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, 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 post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.