Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving 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 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.