Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
