Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
