Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
