Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
