Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
