Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
