Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
