Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
