Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
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 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.