Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
