Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing 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 win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
