Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
