Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, 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.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
