Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, 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 sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.