Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
