Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- 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 12 receptions in this game.
