Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
