Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
