Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
