Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 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 game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
