Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
