Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
