Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole 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 post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
