Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
