Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
