Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
