Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
