Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
