Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
