Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.