Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
