Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
