Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
