Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching 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 Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
