Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
