Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.