Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
