Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point 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 Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
