Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
