Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
