Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot 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 win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.