Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
