Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
