Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon 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 second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
