Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
