Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
