Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
