Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard 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 raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
