Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
