Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
