Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made 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 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
