Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's 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 contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.