Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
