Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
