Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
