Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
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