Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
