Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
