Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
