Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
