Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
