Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first 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 Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
