Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
