Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
