Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
