Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
