Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
