Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
