Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks 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 berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
