Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
