Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.