Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching 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 hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
