Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped 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 second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
