Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh 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 final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.