Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
