Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make 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 defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
