Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
