Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
