Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
