Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, 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 eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka 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 raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
