Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
