Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
