Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
