Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
