Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 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 booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
