Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.