Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old 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 two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
