Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
