Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 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 game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.