Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering 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 postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
