Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable 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 by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
