Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
