Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering 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 outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
