Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
