Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback 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 emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
