Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.