Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
