Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
