Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon 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 touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
