Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
