Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
