Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
