Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
