Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
