Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
