Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
