Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made 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, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
