Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
