Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD 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 touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
