Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
