Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.