Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
