Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
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 cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
