Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
