Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
