Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
