Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
