Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
