Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
