Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned 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 Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
