Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 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 booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
