Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
