Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
