Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star 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 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
