Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the 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 game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
