Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
