Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.