Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
