Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
