Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat 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, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to 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 converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.