Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
