Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
