Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.