Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
