Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
