Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback 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 Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
