Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
