Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
