Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
