Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 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 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
