Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
