Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn 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 Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
