Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
