Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
