Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.