Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
