Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks 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 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
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