Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception 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 Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.