Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
