Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat 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 Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
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 spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
