Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
