Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
