Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by 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 Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
