Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
