Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned 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 Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
