Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
