Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with 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 TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
