Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
