Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but 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 forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
