Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
