Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
