Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 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 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard 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 sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
