Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
