Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
