Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
