Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
