Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
