Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
