Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
