Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided 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 Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
