Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick 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 Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops 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 twelve catches in this game.
