Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place 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 victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
