Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving 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, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
