Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
