Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year 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 seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
