Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
