Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
