Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
