Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
