Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- 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 second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
