Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
