Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play 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.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
