Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
