Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
