Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
