Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard 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 one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
