Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
