Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
