Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
