Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.