Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks 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 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.