Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
