Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game 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
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
