Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
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 Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
