Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
