Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
