Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.