Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long 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 short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
