Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
