Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
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 result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.