Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.