Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
