Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
