Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
