Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot 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 consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
