Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive 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 hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid 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 Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
