Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
