Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead 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 successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
