Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
