Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the 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, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score 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 Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.