Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
