Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
