Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 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 Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
