Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
