Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
