Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.