Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon 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 touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
