Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.