Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.