Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles 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 final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
