Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
