Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
