Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome 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 victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.