Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
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 two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
