Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles 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 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
