Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
