Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.