Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
