Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
