Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, 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 Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
