Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place 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 consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
