Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
