Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
