Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
