Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
