Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
