Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
