Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
