Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
