Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
