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Barry Werner

Seahawks down Rams in overtime to remain in playoff hunt … for now

The Seattle Seahawks’ confusing day continues.

They defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 19-16, on Sunday. The Seahawks’ victory eliminated the Detroit Lions from the NFC Wild-Card race.

That’s where the confusion comes into play.

After Seattle ended Detroit’s hopes for a postseason berth, it needs the Lions to defeat the Packers in Game 272 of the regular season.

If the Lions defeat the Packers, the final NFC Wild-Card spot would go to the Seahawks.

Got that?

The Seahawks-Rams game had a bewildering finish as Myers doinked a field goal off the upright to send the game into overtime.

Seattle’s Quandre Diggs picked off Baker Mayfield in overtime and the Seahawks drove 50 yards in 8 plays before Myers redeemed himself from 32 yards.

 

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