Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 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.
