Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick 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 extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
