Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
