Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
