Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
