Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured 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 Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
