Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
