Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
