Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by 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 ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
