Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
