Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
