Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
