Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
