Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
