Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
