Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
