Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.