Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
