Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
