Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
