Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
