Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over 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 postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
