Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
