Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
