Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
