Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.