Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
