Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, 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 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
