Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 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.
