Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
