Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
