Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
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 Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
