Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
