Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
