Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
