Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
