Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- 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 twelve receptions in this contest.