Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
