Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception 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 extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
