Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.