Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
