Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
