Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
