Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
