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.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
