Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
