Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.