Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
