Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- 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 second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
