Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.