Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from 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 become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
