Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.