Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
