Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
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 postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
