Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
