Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
