Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
