Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.