Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.