Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
