Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point 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 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
