Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
