Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
