Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial 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 Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
