Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
