Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.