Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
