Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up 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 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
