Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- 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.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.