Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
