Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
