Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
