Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play 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 setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
