Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback 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 Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.