Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback 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 overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
