Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
