Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
