Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon 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 Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
