Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.